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1921 Map of Ronceverte

Name: 1921 Topographic Map of Ronceverte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

Peters Mountain and the towering ridges of the Allegheny Front dominate this early 1920s topography of the West Virginia and Virginia border. The landscape is defined by its deep karst geology, most notably at Organ Cave near the settlement of Organ Cave. The map records a dense network of early 20th-century rural life, where community identity centered on local institutions like Elizabeth Chapel, Crimson Springs Church, and the Schley School.

Industry and transport follow the river valleys and mountain gaps, with the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad skirting Ronceverte along the Greenbrier River. Agricultural and social hubs such as Gap Mills, featuring the Red Mill, and the resort area at Sweet Springs are connected by winding valley roads. The intricate contour work by E. I. Ireland illustrates the formidable terrain of Potts Mountain and Little Mountain, which separate the various creek valleys.